Sexier Than A Squirrel: Dog Training That Gets Real Life Results
A Reactivity Transformation: A Naughty but Nice Zero To Hero Success Story!
Send us a text Ever been told your dog is a lost cause? Meet Alice and Bonnie—a story that proves second chances can lead to extraordinary transformations. When Alice adopted Bonnie, a powerful brindle mastiff mix with a history of aggression that had resulted in another dog's death, she had no idea what she was getting into. That first walk when Bonnie dragged Alice across a field in a reactive frenzy made one thing clear: this would be no ordinary rehabilitation journey. "We definitely wo...
1 abr 2025 - 15 min 05 s
From Frustration to Freedom: Transform Your Dog Walks
Send us a text Pulling on lead – it's the frustration that can transform a peaceful dog walk into an arm-wrenching ordeal. Whether you're dealing with a 7-kilo terrier or a 40-kilo German Shepherd, pulling creates a disconnection that leaves both ends of the leash frustrated and stressed. In this revealing conversation, Lauren Langman and Dave tackle one of the most common dog walking complaints head-on. Drawing from their extensive experience with both pet dogs and professional working cani...
25 mar 2025 - 21 min 45 s
Rupert Stole My Pants and Tried to Make Them Crotchless
Send us a text Resource guarding can transform even the sweetest dog into a possessive, growling guardian overnight. This revealing conversation with Karen, owner of Rupert—a lovable yet challenging cockapoo—takes you behind the scenes of living with a resource guarding dog who has actually bitten. Karen doesn't sugarcoat the reality: some days it's scary, frustrating, and filled with self-doubt. Yet she shares the remarkable ways she's learned to work with Rupert's limitations rather than a...
19 mar 2025 - 36 min 23 s
Unlocking Canine Kleptomania: Tips for Tackling Your Dog's Thieving Habits
Send us a text This episode dives into why dogs steal and offers practical solutions for dog owners struggling with this common behaviour. With insights on environmental management, training strategies, and understanding canine instincts, listeners can gain valuable knowledge to curb stealing. • Exploration of the instinctual reasons behind stealing • The importance of calm reactions instead of confrontation • Tips on swapping items to minimise stealing • Managing spaces to prevent theft bef...
11 mar 2025 - 29 min 15 s
Help … I’m a newbie at Crufts …..
Send us a text Are you ready to experience the rush of participating in one of the world’s most prestigious dog agility competitions? Join us as we delve into the journey of Teri and her beloved dog, Jasper, who is stepping into the limelight at Crufts for the very first time. This episode captures the excitement, nerves, and valuable insights that come with preparing for such a significant event in the dog agility scene. Teri shares her heartfelt story of how she has dreamt of competing at ...
5 mar 2025 - 36 min 13 s
A Separation Anxiety Journey: With Challenges, Innovation & Community
Send us a text Ever felt the pangs of guilt from a noise complaint because your dog couldn't bear to be alone? Join us as Alice shares her deeply personal journey with her rescue dog, Bonnie, a German Shepherd and Cane Corso mix. After an unexpected noise complaint, Alice navigated the tricky world of separation anxiety, balancing the need to mend neighbourhood relations with the well-being of her gentle giant. Her story of flexibility and adaptability in the face of community challenges offe...
25 fev 2025 - 29 min 55 s
From Fear to Fun: Confidence and Mindset in Dog Sports
Send us a text This episode emphasizes the joy of participation, the thrill of goal setting, and the empowerment found in staying true to one's passion. Ever wondered why some of us feel the thrill of competition more fiercely than others? Join us as we unravel the psychology behind competitive motivation in dog training. Discover how personality traits like agreeableness and neuroticism influence our competitive instincts and shape our behaviour in the arena. The emotional bond with our do...
18 fev 2025 - 39 min 05 s
Transform Your Dog's Behaviour with Pro Dog Trainer Club
Send us a text This episode explores the transformative power of online dog training, highlighting how Pro Dog Trainer Club and live Power Hours create accessible, engaging, and fun environments for both dogs and their owners. Owners learn to harness play-based techniques, overcome the stress of traditional training sessions, and connect with a supportive community of fellow dog lovers. • PDT Club is a source of endless training ideas • Advantages of online training for busy life...
11 fev 2025 - 20 min 52 s
Unleashing Success: How to Become Your Dog’s Top Priority
Send us a text Episode Title: Unleashing Success: How to Become Your Dog’s Top Priority Host: Lauren Langman Guest: Sam Askew Duration: 31 minutes, 46 seconds Description: In this episode of Absolute Dogs, Lauren Langman and guest, AbsoluteDogs Instructor and Pro Dog Trainer, Sam, shares expert insights into how you can become your dog’s top priority using game-based training. Whether you’re dealing with a reactive dog, struggling with recall, or just looking to build a stronger relatio...
4 fev 2025 - 31 min 46 s
Stop Reactivity: How to Help Your Excited, Stressed or Fearful Dog
Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too! In this episode, Lauren is joined by Pro Dog Trainer, Competitive Obedience Champion, and experienced Naughty But Nice dog owner, Linda, to explore the world of reactivity and what it means to own, train and live with a reactive dog, sharing personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and the game-changing solutions that h...
28 jan 2025 - 23 min 48 s